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Dangers from mechanical parts and risks of fire/explosion from petrol.
Risks from chemicals, noise, protective gear needs, and slips/trips.
Guidance on general operation, site prep, and essential pre-operation checks.
Warnings regarding ventilation, hot components, refueling, and inflammable materials.
Step-by-step instructions for starting gasoline and diesel engines.
Guidance on operating the machine and securing it for transport.
Procedures for engine shutdown and basic service/storage guidelines.
Monthly maintenance tasks and preparations for long-term storage.
Instructions for checking and changing oil in the vibrator assembly.
Lists major parts of the compactor with their identification numbers.
Detailed parts breakdown for the vibrator assembly.
Dangers from mechanical parts and risks of fire/explosion from petrol.
Risks from chemicals, noise, protective gear needs, and slips/trips.
Guidance on general operation, site prep, and essential pre-operation checks.
Warnings regarding ventilation, hot components, refueling, and inflammable materials.
Step-by-step instructions for starting gasoline and diesel engines.
Guidance on operating the machine and securing it for transport.
Procedures for engine shutdown and basic service/storage guidelines.
Monthly maintenance tasks and preparations for long-term storage.
Instructions for checking and changing oil in the vibrator assembly.
Lists major parts of the compactor with their identification numbers.
Detailed parts breakdown for the vibrator assembly.
This document is a product manual for the TMG-PC160K Reversible Plate Compactor, a machine designed for compacting ground surfaces.
The TMG-PC160K Reversible Plate Compactor is a machine that compacts the ground by transmitting vibration through a vibrating plate. This vibration is generated from a single motor housed in a vibrator case. The power source (an air-cooled single-cylinder engine) is transmitted from a centrifugal clutch on the engine output shaft to an eccentric rotary shaft via a V-belt. The centrifugal clutch engages as the engine speed increases, and the engine's rotation is transmitted from a V-pulley integrated with the clutch drum to the vibrator pulley through the V-belt. The vibrator pulley then rotates the eccentric rotor shaft within the vibrator case, generating the vibration. This vibration, combined with the machine's weight, enables ground compaction.
The machine is primarily used for making ground surfaces smooth, such as leveling soil and beaching, and finishing asphalt paving. Specific applications include trench compaction, road maintenance, brick paving, earthworks, landscaping, and driveway toppings.
The manual indicates that the engine speed should not exceed 3,500 r/min (no-load motor speed). The V-belt tension should have a normal slack of approximately 10-15 mm (1/2'') when forcibly depressed in the middle position between the two sheaves. Engine oil level should be checked and refilled with appropriate motor oil (SAE 30 for Spring/Summer/Autumn, SAE 20 for Winter, SAE 10W-30 for temperatures below +15°F). The vibrator assembly oil level should be up to the oil plug. The spark plug gap should be adjusted to 0.6-0.7mm (0.02-0.03 in.).
The compactor is best suited for compacting bituminous and granular materials (e.g., granular soils, gravels, sands, or mixtures). Cohesive soils like silt and clay are better compacted using a vibrating rammer. Proper moisture content in the soil is crucial for effective compaction. The machine uses unleaded gasoline, which must be free from contamination.
Operation involves starting the motor using a recoil starter (or an ON/OFF switch if fitted). The motor speed is controlled by a remote throttle lever on the handle. For Honda and Kama motors, an oil alert device will stop the motor or prevent starting if the crankcase oil level is too low. The vibratory motion provides a self-propelling action. The machine is controlled by grasping the handle with both hands and applying restraint to guide its forward motion. Steering is achieved by moving the handle sideways. When compacting asphalt, painting the bottom face of the vibrating plate with diesel fuel is recommended to prevent sticking.
For starting, the STOP SWITCH is turned to "I" (ON), the fuel cock is opened, and the speed control lever is set 1/3 to 1/2 towards the high-speed position. The choke lever is closed (or partially opened if the engine is warm). The starter handle is pulled swiftly after feeling resistance. After starting, a warm-up run of 2-3 minutes is recommended, especially in winter. For shutdown, the speed control lever is set to low speed for 2-3 minutes, then the stop switch is turned to "OFF," and the fuel cock is closed. In an emergency, the stop switch is turned directly to "OFF."
Daily service includes removing mud and dirt, cleaning the bottom face of the vibrating plate, checking and cleaning the air cleaner element, and checking/re-tightening all nuts, bolts, and screws.
Weekly service focuses on the air cleaner. A dirty air cleaner element can cause starting difficulty, power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorten engine life. The urethane foam element should be removed, washed in kerosene or diesel fuel, saturated in a mixture of 3 parts kerosene/diesel fuel and 1 part engine oil, squeezed, and reinstalled. For dual-structure elements, both parts are cleaned similarly. The spark plug should be removed, cleaned, and the gap adjusted. Engine oil should be drained and replaced with new specified oil; the first oil change for a new engine should be after 20 hours of operation.
Monthly service involves changing the oil in the vibrator assembly.
For storage, especially long periods, the fuel should be thoroughly drained from the fuel tank, fuel pipe, and carburetor. A few drops of motor oil should be poured into the cylinder after removing the spark plug, and the engine rotated by hand to coat the cylinder interior. The machine's outer surface should be cleaned with an oil-moistened cloth, covered, and stored in a humidity-free area.
Preventive maintenance includes daily checks of motor crankcase oil level, weekly checks of vibrator oil level, inspection of rubber anti-vibration mounts, and regular cleaning of the plate's underside. The motor crankcase oil should be changed regularly, and the motor air cleaner and spark plug inspected/cleaned/replaced as needed. All fasteners should be checked for tightness, and the V-belt tension, wear, and true running should be adjusted or replaced. The vibrator oil level is checked by removing the plug (vibrator oil gauge) with the compactor level. Vibrator oil is changed by removing the drain plug and tipping the compactor while the oil is hot.
Bearings are sealed: the centrifugal clutch is grease lubricated, and the vibrator is oil bath lubricated. The machine has a gold equipment enamel finish, a black-backed enamel handle, and zinc electroplated exposed metal surfaces for corrosion protection.
General| Brand | TMG |
|---|---|
| Model | TMG-PC160K |
| Category | Vibratory rammers & tampers |
| Language | English |
